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Guest Angela Reeves RN, community health nurse PA Department of Health, Wayne County State Health Center in Honesdale discusses how to protect yourself and others from the winter weather. Listen and learn about monitoring body temperature, dressing warmly to prevent hypothermia and frostbite, and stocking up on emergency supplies. For more information visit:  Department of Health | Department of H...

Guest Kara Poremba, MSHA, BSN, RN, Chief Quality Officer Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers discusses the new EHR. EHR is a digital version of a patient's medical history. Listen and learn how the EHR works. To learn more about WHCHC services visit  Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers | Wayne Memorial Hospital

Guest Brant Adomiak CRNP, pulmonary and sleep medicine, Wayne Memorial Physician Specialty Clinic discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and recommendations for good respiratory health during the winter months. Listen and learn ways to keep yourself healthy. For more information visit wmh.org

Guest James Pettinato, BSN, MHSA, CCRN-K, CEO WMHS discusses new and existing services provided by WMH including physician specialty services, robotic surgery, and the partnerships with Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers and Barnes Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna County. Listen and learn about emergency services and the current community health needs assessment. For more information visit www....

Guest Terri Lacey, RN, BSN, Chief Executive Officer of WMCHC discusses the difference between WMCHC and Wayne Memorial Hospital. Listen and learn about recruitment of new providers, workforce development programs, new services and how to participate in the Community Health Needs Assessment. Visit  Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers | Wayne Memorial Hospital  for information

Guests Caitlin, Maddie, Olivia, Abby, Bridget and Brenna, students from Honesdale High School health occupation program discusses the importance of wearing a seatbelt while driving. Listen and learn about their HOSA project and the HHS health occupation program, visit HHS HO Instagram page community_.awareness for more information on their fundraising efforts. Visit NHTSA.gov for more driving tips...

Guest Jim Zumpone from The Zipper Junction Project talks about the Holiday Toy Drive which benefits children from ages 0 - 18 in Wayne and Pike Counties. Listen and learn how this toy drive works, volunteers who make it happen and ways you can still donate. Toys excepted at Wayne County Ford till Dec 11th or visit  The ZIPPER JUNCTION Project  make a monetary donation.

Guest Aly Von Ahnen, RN, Infection Prevention and Employee Health Nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital discusses the importance of getting the flu vaccine and this year's theme  Wild to Mild . Listen and learn about symptoms, treatments and prevention. For more information visit:  Influenza (Flu) | Influenza (Flu) | CDC

Guest Podiatrist, Anthony Brutico, MD discusses ways to keep your feet healthy. Listen and learn about prevention and treatment for various conditions involving ankle, feet and toes. Dr. Brutico is located at Stourbridge Medical and Professional Complex at 600 Maple Avenue, Honesdale. For more information call 570-253-8177 or visit  www.wmchc.net .

Guests Charlene Whitmore RN, Karon Shaffer RN, Kacie Post RN, Margaret McDonald CNA and Desiree Mizwinski administrator, discusses hospice services provided by Wayne Memorial Hospital, Hospice Department. Listen and learn about the team approach to hospice care, covered services and volunteer opportunities. For more information call 570-253-8431 or visit  Hospice Care at Wayne Memorial Hospital

Registered Dietitians Barbara Pratt, MA, RDN, LDN and Mary Beth Nogan, MS, RDN, LDN from WMH Nutrition Services discusses Type 2 diabetes. Listen and learn about risk factors, warning signs, treatments and prevention. For more information visit:  Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA  or call WMH Nutrition Services at 570-253-8164

Guest Vance Jones, DDS, Wayne Memorial Together for Health Dental Center talks about his family history in dentistry. Listen and learn about his years in practice and the important of good oral care for all ages. For more information call TFH Dental at 570-251-6534 or visit  Dental Visits | Children’s Dental Visits | Wayne & Pike Counties

Guest Courtney Farrell, RPh, assistant manager WMH Pharmacy discusses the role of a pharmacist, patient care, and medication safety in a hospital setting. Listen and learn about proper storage, usage and disposal for prescription and over-the-counter medications. For more information visit the CHC website:  Medication Safety and Your Health | Medication Safety | CDC

Guest Charles Sutton, MD, WMH Radiology Department discusses what is interventional radiology (IR) and the procedures he performs using IR techniques. Listen and learn more about this minimally invasion medical specialty available at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Visit wmh.org for more information on services at WMH. 

Guest Aly Von Ahnen, RN, infection control and employee health nurse at WMH discusses how individuals can prevention the spread of germs and infections. Listen and learn how to properly wash your hands. To learn more visit:  Infection Control Basics | Infection Control | CDC  or  Department of Health | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Project Search guests Taylor Ellis, current instructor, James Giacobbe, unlimited skills trainer and students: Sophia, Mya and Dominick shares information on Project Search and their work experiences at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Project Search provides real-life work experiences combined with training in employability, for more information visit  Home - Project SEARCH

Guest Brandon Stone, DPT, supervisor lead for WMH Rehabilitation Services, discusses outpatient and inpatient services which include physical, occupational and speech therapy. Listen and learn about ways to prevent injuries in your home and safety tips for exercising. For more information call 570-253-7322 or visit www.wmh.org

Guest Chelsea Falotico, community outreach manager VIP, shares upcoming events for September and October. Come out on Saturday, Sept. 28th to the annual Glow Run at Wallenpaupack HS starting at 5:30 pm. Participate in fun activities while learning about recourses in the community. If you are victim of domestic violence or abuse call VIP 24/7 at 570-253-4401 or visit  Helping Victims of Violence in...

Guest Jeff Zerechak, director, Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Commission discusses services provided by WC D&A. Jeff invites the community to the upcoming Fall Carnival on Saturday, September 28th at The Stourbridge Complex playground from 11 am – 1 pm. For more information: call 570-253-6022 or visit  Drug & Alcohol | Wayne County, PA

Guest Pastor Adam Reinhardt, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church discusses the new teen center opening on Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 PM. The center is dedicated to empowering young minds in our county and cultivating tomorrow's community leaders, it is opened to all teens grades 8th - 12th. For more information call 570-253-1444. 

Guest Margaret Ennis, administrator, Wayne County Office of Behavioral & Development Programs & Early Intervention and co-chair of Wayne/Pike Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative discusses the upcoming remembrance walk. Join our community on September 14th at Wallenpaupack HS at 10:30 AM and learn about NSPI and other community resources. For more information call WCOBDP&EI at 570-2...

Guest Meredith L. Hellstern, MD, medical director, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Pediatrics, discusses guidelines for vaccines for adolescents and safety precautions to help prevent sport injuries. Visit www.wmchc.net for pediatric offices, locations and phone numbers.  

Guest Molly Repecki,  Marywood University nutrition intern, discusses the importance of a healthy nutritious lunch for children. Listen and learn about the food groups, ways to provide a balanced meal, and tips for planning and prepping lunches. Visit  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org  for lunch ideas and other health tips. For more information call WMH Nutrition Services 570-253-8...

Guests Kara Poremba, RN, BSN, Chief Quality Officer and Nicole Hartung, LSW, valued based care manager at Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers discusses this year's theme -  Powering Communities Through Caring Connections.  Listen and learn about patient appreciation day, care management programs and how WMCHC collaborates with local government and other resources to help reduce the barrier...

Guest Brittany Kimble, RN, IBCLC at WMCHC Women's Health Center, discusses this year's campaign, C elebrating Breastfeeding families in their Diversity and Journeys.  Brittany shares the education and support services available for breastfeeding mothers or mothers planning to breastfeed, as well as how everyone can support breastfeeding families. For more information or to schedule an appo...